Rice cooker water overflowing when cooking rice? Solve it using a super practical kitchen tissue trick!

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Brilio.net – A rice cooker is a lifesaver in the kitchen because it makes cooking rice much more practical. Just add rice and water, press the ‘cook’ button, then just wait until it’s cooked while doing other things.

However, problems often arise when boiling water spills out of the steam vent. This condition is certainly troublesome because water can get into the gaps in the lid and make the rice too wet. If the rice has been exposed to excess steam, the result will be that the rice will quickly smell and become stale in just a matter of hours.

This problem of overflowing water can be caused by many things, starting from the quality of the equipment, the type of rice used, to the incorrect water dosage. To overcome this, there is a simple trick shared by YouTube user Wynana_23 to make kitchen work easier.

“Complaints that mothers may experience are the same as me, the new magicom but the steam goes everywhere, it does 2 jobs… well, here are some tips for mothers to make our work easier, no need to worry anymore,” explained Wynana_23, quoted BrilioFoodWednesday (28/1).

Practical steps to deal with overflowing water using tissue

The method is very simple and only requires kitchen tissue:

– First, after pressing the ‘cook’ button, open the steam hole cover on the rice cooker.

photo: YouTube/Wynana_23

– Prepare a sheet of kitchen tissue, then tuck it in a circle around the edge of the steam hole.

photo: YouTube/Wynana_23

– Make sure the steam vent is not covered by tissue; just coat the edges so the steam can still come out straight up.

photo: YouTube/Wynana_23

– If you feel that one sheet is not enough, you can add more tissue so that the absorption capacity is stronger.

photo: YouTube/Wynana_23

With this trick, the steam and water that usually overflows will be absorbed by the tissue. Once the rice is cooked and moves to ‘warm’ mode, immediately take a tissue and wipe off the remaining water around the hole to keep it dry. Once clean, replace the steam vent cover.

It is also important to always wipe off any remaining moisture on the inside of the rice cooker lid after the rice is cooked, especially if the appliance does not have a water reservoir. This method has been proven to be effective in making the rice tasty, doesn’t overflow, and doesn’t go stale quickly.

FAQ Regarding Rice Cooker Maintenance

1. Why does rice cooking water overflow out of the steam hole?

This overflow usually occurs due to starch bubbles from the rice which rise when it boils. If the amount of water is too much or the type of rice has a high starch content, the foam will be pushed out with steam through the hole in the rice cooker lid.

2. Is it safe to put tissue near the hot steam of a rice cooker?

Safe, as long as the tissue is only placed around the hole and does not completely cover the steam hole. If the hole is closed tightly, the pressure in the rice cooker will be too high and could harm or damage the texture of the rice.

3. Can you use regular facial tissue instead of kitchen tissue?

Kitchen tissue is recommended because it has a thicker texture and does not crumble easily when exposed to hot steam. Facial tissue tends to crumble easily and there’s a risk of debris getting into the rice or clogging the steam vents.

4. Apart from overflowing water, what are the other causes of rice going stale quickly in the magicom?

Apart from steam droplets re-entering the rice, rice that goes stale quickly can be caused by the rubber cover not being tight enough or the presence of dry rice residue between the covers which becomes a nest for bacteria.

5. How do you clean up excess water that has already dried?

Use a damp cloth to wipe away dried starch stains on the outside of the lid. If water gets into any part of the machine, immediately turn off the power and let it dry completely before using it again to prevent short circuits.

(brl/tin)